Latest news on working lifeLatest news on working lifehttps://tem.fi/en/working-life/-/asset_publisher/MEsGntwhvA9g/rss2026-06-04T18:17:46Z2026-06-04T18:17:46ZMinister of Employment Marttinen to attend ILO’s International Labour Conference in GenevaMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/minister-of-employment-marttinen-to-attend-ilo-s-international-labour-conference-in-geneva2026-06-03T06:45:00Z2026-06-03T06:45:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-06-03T06:45:00ZGrowth from people’s ideas, courage to renew and cooperation – nearly EUR 4 million funding call launched to develop work in FinlandMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/growth-from-people-s-ideas-courage-to-renew-and-cooperation-nearly-eur-4-million-funding-call-launched-to-develop-work-in-finland2026-06-02T08:05:00Z2026-06-02T08:05:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-06-02T08:05:00ZLegislative changes to make fixed-term employment contracts more flexible to enter into force on 1 June 2026Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/legislative-changes-to-make-fixed-term-employment-contracts-more-flexible-to-enter-into-force-on-1-june-20262026-05-28T11:04:00Z2026-05-28T11:04:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-05-28T11:04:00ZFinland applies for EU aid to speed up re-employment of terminated car and paper industry workersMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/finland-applies-for-eu-aid-to-speed-up-re-employment-of-terminated-car-and-paper-industry-workers2026-05-19T10:07:00Z2026-05-19T10:07:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-05-19T10:07:00ZLabour market forecast: Long-term unemployment to start declining after summer 2026Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/labour-market-forecast-long-term-unemployment-to-start-declining-after-summer-20262026-05-19T07:00:00Z2026-05-19T07:00:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-05-19T07:00:00ZConsultation round begins on new tool to improve employment conditions of long-term unemployed peopleMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/consultation-round-begins-on-new-tool-to-improve-employment-conditions-of-long-term-unemployed-people2026-05-11T11:27:00Z2026-05-11T11:27:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-05-11T11:27:00ZGovernment’s proposal to facilitate studies during unemployment would increase study opportunities for jobseekersMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/government-s-proposal-to-facilitate-studies-during-unemployment-would-increase-study-opportunities-for-jobseekers2026-05-07T11:15:00Z2026-05-07T11:15:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-05-07T11:15:00ZMinister of Employment Marttinen to attend OECD Skills Summit in TürkiyeMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/minister-of-employment-marttinen-to-attend-oecd-skills-summit-in-turkiye2026-04-27T06:54:00Z2026-04-27T06:54:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-04-27T06:54:00ZGovernment submits proposal to Parliament on integration services reformMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/government-submits-proposal-to-parliament-on-integration-services-reform2026-04-23T10:31:00Z2026-04-23T10:31:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-04-23T10:31:00ZState Secretary Nykänen to visit Moldova: Council of Europe conference to address high-quality working life, innovations and workforce wellbeingMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/state-secretary-nykanen-to-visit-moldova-council-of-europe-conference-to-address-high-quality-working-life-innovations-and-workforce-wellbeing2026-03-18T07:08:00Z2026-03-18T07:08:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-03-18T07:08:00ZWorking Life Barometer: Wage-earners have cautiously positive view of AI use at workMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/working-life-barometer-wage-earners-have-cautiously-positive-view-of-ai-use-at-work2026-03-09T07:15:00Z2026-03-09T07:15:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-03-09T07:15:00ZMinister of Employment Marttinen visits Canada and US to strengthen cooperation within marine industry and skilled labourMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/minister-of-employment-marttinen-visits-canada-and-us-to-strengthen-cooperation-within-marine-industry-and-skilled-labour2026-02-16T07:42:00Z2026-02-16T07:42:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-02-16T07:42:00ZMinister Marttinen: Need for skilled labour in marine industry grows – employment services and continuing education must be harnessed to meet demandMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/minister-marttinen-need-for-skilled-labour-in-marine-industry-grows-employment-services-and-continuing-education-must-be-harnessed-to-meet-demand2026-02-11T07:00:00Z2026-02-11T07:00:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-02-11T07:00:00ZLegislative amendments on board‑level employee representation and carried‑over holiday sent out for commentsMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-on-board-level-employee-representation-and-carried-over-holiday-sent-out-for-comments2026-01-28T12:48:00Z2026-01-28T12:48:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-01-28T12:48:00ZGovernment proposes more flexibility for fixed-term employment contractsMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/government-proposes-more-flexibility-for-fixed-term-employment-contracts2026-01-15T12:10:00Z2026-01-15T12:10:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-01-15T12:10:00ZNew strategy to pave the way for a growing and effective social economyMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/new-strategy-to-pave-the-way-for-a-growing-and-effective-social-economy2025-12-23T11:55:00Z2025-12-23T11:55:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2025-12-23T11:55:00ZGovernment adopts decree on employment voucher for young people: employment authorities can apply for funding soonMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/government-adopts-decree-on-employment-voucher-for-young-people-employment-authorities-can-apply-for-funding-soon2025-12-22T13:06:00Z2025-12-22T13:06:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2025-12-22T13:06:00ZLower threshold for dismissal if employee breaches obligationsMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/lower-threshold-for-dismissal-if-employee-breaches-obligations2025-12-22T12:30:00Z2025-12-22T12:30:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2025-12-22T12:30:00ZFinland to apply for EU support for those made redundant in paper industryMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/finland-to-apply-for-eu-support-for-those-made-redundant-in-paper-industry2025-12-22T11:47:00Z2025-12-22T11:47:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2025-12-22T11:47:00ZLabour market forecast: Employment to pick up by the end of 2025Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://tem.fi/en/-/labour-market-forecast-employment-to-pick-up-by-the-end-of-20252025-11-14T07:07:00Z2025-11-14T07:07:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2025-11-14T07:07:00Z